Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
China, South-Central United States
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Mixed deciduous forest, Roadsides
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cassia grandis
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Pink Shower Tree
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
Pink Shower Tree
पत्थरचूर
In German
Rosa Shower Tree
Harfensträucher
In French
Cassia grandis
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Cassia grandis
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Ροζ δέντρο ντους
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
marimari
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Różowy Prysznic Drzewo
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Pink arbor imber
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cassia Grandis and Coleus Forskohlii
Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Grandis and Coleus Forskohlii? We provide you with everything About Cassia Grandis and Coleus Forskohlii. Cassia Grandis doesn't have thorns and Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Grandis does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Grandis has allergic reactions like Not Available and Coleus Forskohlii has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cassia Grandis and Coleus Forskohlii and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cassia Grandis and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Cassia Grandis and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Grandis and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Grandis season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coleus Forskohlii season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Grandis is Loam and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Cassia Grandis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Cassia Grandis and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Cassia Grandis and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Grandis height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Grandis and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Cassia Grandis flower color: Pink and Yellow green
Cassia Grandis leaf color: Dark Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cassia Grandis and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Cassia Grandis and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Grandis pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cassia Grandis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.